Handgun Grip Leverage

Published on November 10, 2016
Duration: 2:47

This guide, based on instruction from Nate LeCompte and Travis Haley of Haley Strategic Partners, details the critical 'setting the pins' technique for optimal handgun grip leverage. It emphasizes maintaining relaxed palms until final extension and avoiding common errors like 'milking the gun' to achieve a stable shooting platform. Proper leverage, combined with good friction, is presented as essential for efficient and controlled shooting.

Quick Summary

Master handgun grip leverage with the 'setting the pins' technique. This method, taught by tactical experts, involves establishing a pivot point at the top of the grip and keeping palms relaxed until final extension. Avoiding 'milking the gun' – re-gripping during recoil – is crucial for a stable platform and superior control.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Grip Leverage
  2. 00:21Testing Leverage and 'Milking' the Gun
  3. 01:35The 'Setting the Pins' Technique
  4. 02:13Summary and Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'setting the pins' technique for handgun grip leverage?

The 'setting the pins' technique involves establishing a pivot point at the top of the grip, similar to a nutcracker's fulcrum. Palms remain relaxed until final extension, creating solid leverage without unnecessary squeezing during recoil.

How can I test if my handgun grip leverage is sufficient?

A simple test involves having a partner attempt to pull your hands apart after you've established your grip. If your grip is solid and leverage is correct, it should strongly resist this force, indicating a locked-in platform.

What is 'milking the gun' and why should it be avoided?

'Milking the gun' is the act of re-gripping or squeezing the firearm during recoil or between shots. This disrupts the stable shooting platform and compromises grip leverage, leading to less accurate and controlled follow-up shots.

What is the role of palm relaxation in handgun grip leverage?

Palms should remain relaxed until the final extension of the grip. Allowing them to naturally come together at this point creates solid leverage, rather than pre-emptively squeezing which can lead to instability and improper force application.

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